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9-18-24: Jeff Lebby's Message Is the Correct One for Mississippi State
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Lebby was asked about his opponent for the weekend, the Florida Gators, at Monday's press conference. The Mississippi State head man's answer wa...
9-16-24: What's True After Mississippi State is Embarrassed by Toledo?
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There may not be a lower fanbase in college football than Mississippi State right this second, as the Bulldogs were humiliated in a 41-17 drubbing at ...
T&L Postgame LIVE - Toledo 41 Mississippi State 17
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mississippi State hoped to bounce back after last weekend's lost to Arizona State, but instead the Bulldogs were knocked down even further. Brian Had...
9-13-24: Preview, Playmakers, and Predictions for Mississippi State-Toledo
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mississippi State will look to get back on the winning track Saturday night when they welcome Toledo to Davis Wade Stadium. Can State not only get th...
9-12-24: What Early Grade Has Blake Shapen Earned?
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mississippi State's Blake Shapen has been a bright spot for the Bulldogs in the opening weeks of the season. How good has he been, and how good can h...
SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2024-09-11
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like n...
9-11-24: Plenty of Rumblings From Saturday Night to Get Through
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mississippi State fans have not stopped rumbling since the final whistle Saturday night, so its only right that Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk are here ...
9-10-24: Can Jeff Lebby Makes the Winning Adjustments for Mississippi State?
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Lebby didn't want to have face his first loss this early in his tenure, but that's unfortunately the case for the Mississippi State head coach. ...
9-9-24: What's True After Arizona State Manhandles Mississippi State?
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mississippi State returns from Arizona with their tail firmly between their legs, after being dominated on both lines of scrimmage by Arizona State in...
T&L Postgame LIVE - Arizona State 30 Mississippi State 23
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mississippi State traveled to the Valley of the Sun hoping to make a statement, but it was Arizona State who did the talking on Saturday night. Brian...
9-6-24: Preview, Playmakers, and Predictions for Mississippi State-Arizona State
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mississippi State returns to the Valley of the Sun for the second time in three years, this time to take on the Sun Devils of Arizona State. Brian Ha...
9-5-24: What About Week One Changed Opinions About Mississippi State?
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We don't want overreactions, but there was plenty on display Saturday night at Davis Wade Stadium and around college football that might have changed ...
T&L Extra: ESPN's Roddy Jones Previews Mississippi State-Arizona State
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Saturday night will see a massive match-up between two teams whose postseason hopes may hinge on a week two showdown. What should we be looking for w...
SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2024-09-04
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like n...
9-4-24: What Rumblings Came Out of Week One?
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Football season is finally here, and Mississippi State fans have plenty to talk about. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk have a lot to talk about as well,...
9-3-24: What "Lessons in Victory" Can Mississippi State Learn?
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At his weekly press conference, Coach Jeff Lebby was hopeful his Mississippi State team would be able to learn "lessons in victory." What do the Bull...
9-2-24: What's True After Mississippi State's Easy Win Over Eastern Kentucky?
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mississippi State needed to make it look easy on Saturday against Eastern Kentucky, and for the most part that is exactly what the Bulldogs did. Bria...
T&L Postgame LIVE - Mississippi State 56 Eastern Kentucky 7
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Jeff Lebby era is off to a fast start, just like the head coach promised in his opening press conference. SuperTalk Mississippi's Brian Hadad rep...
8-30-24: Preview, Playmakers, and Predictions for Mississippi State-Eastern Kentucky
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Football is here, and so is the beginning of the Jeff Lebby era at Mississippi State. Can the Bulldogs get off to a good start? Will the offense loo...
8-29-24: Is Vegas Underestimating Mississippi State?
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like n...
SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2024-08-28
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like n...
8-28-24: No More Rumbling, It's Game Week
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Time for talking is coming to an end, as the seconds continue to tick by on the way to kickoff for Mississippi State. But before Saturday, we still h...
8-27-24: Injury News is the Focus of Jeff Lebby's First Game Week Press Conference
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Lebby took to the podium on Monday for his first game week press conference at Mississippi State, and the first news he broke was that some Bulld...
8-26-24: Can Mississippi State Make it Look Easy in Week One?
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A year ago, there were some troubling signs in week one that went unheeded for Mississippi State. With a new coach and a whole new team, can the Bull...
8-23-24: The 9th Annual Mississippi State Media Poll
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every year since 2016, Brian Hadad has polled his fellow members of the Mississippi State beat to get their thoughts on the upcoming season. Sometime...
8-22-24: Can Blake Shapen Be This Year's Big Surprise in the SEC?
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A year ago, Florida quarterback Graham Mertz surprised many by being a far better quarterback in the SEC than he ever was in the Big 10. Could Missis...
T&L Opponent Preview: CBS5's Brad Denny Previews Arizona State
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Arizona State struggled through year one under Kenny Dillingham, but the Sun Devils hope to make 2024 a bounce back season. Can a win against Mississ...
SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2024-08-21
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like n...
8-20-24: Mississippi State Should Stay in the Maroon Bubble This Season
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mississippi State fans need to be introspective in 2024. No, Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk aren't become philosophers, the guys just think this season...
8-19-24: Is Mississippi State's Depth Chart Starting to Come Into Focus?
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After another scrimmage in Davis Wade Stadium, is the depth chart for Mississippi State slowly starting to gain shape? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk d...
8-16-24: The T&L All-22 Rankings
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for the annual preseason tradition, as Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk try to set a depth chart for Mississippi State, then tell you which play...
T&L Talking Football with ESPN's Cole Cubelic
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are literally days away from the start of the season, which means free time is about to be at a premium for ESPN's Cole Cubelic. Before Cole heads...
8-15-24: Can Jeff Lebby Replicate Dan Mullen's Success at Mississippi State?
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Year one for Dan Mullen at Mississippi State saw the kind of qualitative improvement at Mississippi State that set the stage for the seasons that foll...
T&L Exclusive: Coach Dan Mullen Relives Year One at Mississippi State
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
People are saying the feeling around Mississippi State football in Jeff Lebby's first year are very similar to Dan Mullen's first year in Starkville. ...
SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2024-08-14
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like n...
8-14-24: Not Much Rumbling Left Before Football Season
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are just days away from the most wonderful time of the year, the start of the college football season. Until kickoff, we'll have to get our excite...
8-13-24: The Disrespect of Mississippi State Has Finally Gone Too Far
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk have been saying all year that 2024 was going to be a rebuilding year for Mississippi State, and the team can be improved...
8-12-24: Jeff Lebby Doesn't Give Away Much After MSU's First Scrimmage
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mississippi State took to Davis Wade Stadium on Sunday for the first scrimmage, and afterwards Jeff Lebby didn't have much to say. Brian Hadad and Ro...
8-9-24: What Do We Want to Hear After Mississippi State's First Scrimmage?
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mississippi State will have its first scrimmage of preseason camp this Sunday, as Jeff Lebby will get a look at his squad under game conditions for th...
T&L Talking Football with Mike Golic Jr.
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are just days away from the start of the college football season, so let's keep the conversation going about our favorite sport. Today, Brian Hada...
8-8-24: Is Florida the Most Important Game for Mississippi State?
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mississippi State ends the first month of the season with a home showdown against Florida. That game could be the difference between the Bulldogs get...
T&L Opponent Preview: Graham Hall of Swamp247 Previews Florida
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Florida and Mississippi State are both facing a gauntlet of a schedule in 2024, and they will meet each other early in the season in a game that might...
SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2024-08-07
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like n...
8-7-24: How Long Will it Take Jeff Lebby to Get Mississippi State Back?
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mississippi State fans aren't expecting the moon in year one from Jeff Lebby. The question is, when can Bulldog fans expect to see their team in the ...
8-6-24: What's the Best Case/Worst Case Scenarios for Mississippi State?
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Twelve games, multiple scenarios, what would be the best Mississippi State could hope for this season, and what would be the nightmare year for Jeff L...
8-5-24: Reasons For Optimism for Mississippi State's Defense
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This offseason has been a lot of talk about Mississippi State's defense and how likely it is to be one of the worst in the country. Is that message p...
8-2-24:Did We Learn Anything From Mississippi State's First Practice?
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There was actual football being practiced at Mississippi State on Thursday, as Jeff Lebby blew the whistle on his first training camp as head man of t...
8-1-24: What Was the Message From Mississippi State's Assistant Coaches?
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mississippi State made its assistant coaches available for the first and only time this year on Tuesday. What did Jeff Lebby's staff have to say, and...
T&L Opponent Preview: InsideTexas.com's Joe Cook Previews Texas
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Year one for the Texas Longhorns in the SEC comes with big expectations. Can the Longhorns capture a championship in the first campaign in college fo...
SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2024-07-31
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like n...
7-31-24: Let the Preseason Camp Rumblings Begin
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When the calendar changes over to August, Mississippi State's preseason camp will be underway. Before the pads start popping on the practice field, B...
7-30-24: Mississippi State is Still Seeking Momentum on the Recruiting Trail
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mississippi State's summer saw some flashes where recruiting was moving in the right direction, but as the summer ends and camp begins, the Bulldogs a...
7-29-24: What Can We Learn From Mississippi State's Preseason Camp?
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week marks the beginning of Jeff Lebby's first preseason camp at Mississippi State. What about this Bulldog team can we learn in the coming days...
7-26-24: Does Zac Selmon Think Change Will Ever Slow Down in College Football?
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The term "changing landscape of college football" has been overused to the point of hilarity, but it is an accurate assessment of the sport over the p...
T&L Exclusive: Zac Selmon Joins Thunder & Lightning Live
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zac Selmon's tenure as Mississippi State's athletic director has seen an almost never-ending parade of change in the landscape of college athletics, a...
T&L Opponent Preview: David Nuno of TexAgs Radio Previews Texas A&M
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Texas A&M's program seems to be in a good place following the departure of Jimbo Fisher and the arrival of Mike Elko. Can Mississippi State find a wa...
T&L Opponent Preview: Dawgs247's Jordan Hill Previews Georgia
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Georgia will likely be the number one team in the nation in the opening polls, and likely still hold that ranking when Mississippi State arrives in At...
SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2024-07-24
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like n...
7-24-24: Not Much Rumbling Left Before Football
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Media Days are over, and there are just a few days before preseason camp gets started up. In the meantime, you can enjoy another action packed editio...
7-23-24: Who Could Be Mississippi State's All SEC Contenders?
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mississippi State didn't have a single player on the preseason All-SEC team, but when November gets here, the Bulldogs have some players that could be...
7-22-24: Media Days Shows Mississippi State Will Have to Fight for Respect
21 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It was no surprise to see Mississippi State voted towards the bottom of the SEC or without an All-SEC player following SEC Media Days, but the questio...
7-19-24: What Will Be the Decision for David Mershon?
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mississippi State's David Mershon was drafted in the 18th round by the Los Angeles Angels in this past weekend's MLB Draft. Normally a player taken t...
7-18-24: Recapping Mississippi State's Trip to SEC Media Days
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mississippi State made the trip from Starkville to Dallas for the annual SEC Media Days on Wednesday. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss what was s...
SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2024-07-17
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like n...
T&L Extra: Coach Jeff Lebby Joins SportsTalk Mississippi
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mississippi State's day at the podium in Dallas was a successful one, as the Bulldogs seemed to generate some real interest in their upcoming season. ...
7-17-24: Mississippi State Baseball's Historic MLB Draft Sets the Stage for Next Season
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk are live at SEC Media Days, the unofficial start of the college football season, but it is baseball that is the big topic...
7-15-24: The T&L Catfish Tour Presented by Superior Catfish - Big O's Seafood
14 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the final stop of the Thunder & Lightning Catfish Tour presented by Superior Catfish, and it may be the best one. The guys are in Bay Springs, M...
7-12-24: What to Expect at SEC Media Days
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's called the unofficial kickoff of football season, and this year SEC Media Days is bigger than ever before. So what's on the docket as Brian Hada...
7-11-24: What Freshman Can Make an Early Impact for Mississippi State?
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's era of college football, there is so much emphasis on the transfer portal that you sometimes forget about the true freshmen coming to campu...
T&L Opponent Preview: Jackson Fuller Previews Arkansas
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mississippi State knows beating Arkansas is a big part of the plan for bowl eligibility this upcoming season. Can the Bulldogs continue their recent ...
SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2024-07-10
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like n...
7-10-24: Rumbling Towards SEC Media Days
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This time next week, Mississippi State will be at the podium in Dallas for SEC Media Days. Until then, Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk will have to be t...
7-9-24: Who Are Mississippi State's Most Important Players?
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who are the players that will determine success or failure for Mississippi State this upcoming season? Offense, defense, and special teams, which pla...
7-8-24: How Will Mississippi State's Running Back Committee Look?
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Lebby's offense is one predicated around dominating on the ground, and he's been able to do it at every previous stop. Brian Hadad and Robbie Fa...
7-4-24: Mississippi State Baseball is Picking Up Momentum in the Portal
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A week ago, Mississippi State baseball was missing out on their targets in the transfer portal. Today, the Diamond Dawgs have added a couple of nice ...
SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2024-07-03
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like n...
7-3-24: The Founding Fathers Loved The Rumblings
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we prepare to celebrate our great country's independence, it is important to remember the rights we enjoy each day in America, most importantly, th...
7-2-24: Who Might Surprise for Mississippi State This Season?
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mississippi State's depth chart is littered with new names and faces, almost guaranteeing the players who make the biggest impact for the Bulldogs wil...
7-1-24: Which Mississippi State Players Face Now or Never Seasons?
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mississippi State's depth chart is full of players who had a great recruiting profile, but haven't quite lived up to that billing. Can those Bulldogs...
T&L Extra: Rivals.com's Marshall Levenson Breaks Down Kamario Taylor's Elite 11 Performance
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mississippi State has its quarterback of the future in the class of 2025 in Noxubee County's Kamario Taylor. What is the ceiling on this exciting you...
6-28-24: The T&L Catfish Tour Presented by Superior Catfish - Fannin Mart
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk traveled to just outside the capital city to Flowood to find their next stop on the T&L Summer Catfish Tour Presented by ...
6-27-24: Will Caleb Cunningham's Early Decision Favor Mississippi State?
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
All of college football's top teams have their eyes focused on Choctaw County's superstar Caleb Cunningham, and the five star receiver has decided to ...
T&L Opponent Preview: GoVols247's Ben McKee Previews Tennessee
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mississippi State's final three opponents are all going to be preseason playoff hopefuls, and that includes Tennessee. Brian Hadad welcomes Ben McKee...
SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2024-06-26
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like n...
6-26-24: I Feel The Rumblings Rising
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It is hot outside, as the dog days of summer approach and the days get a little shorter. But no matter how sweltering it is out, Brian Hadad and Robb...
6-25-24: Mississippi State Baseball Appears to Be Recruiting A Different Style of Team
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mississippi State has always been a team that has thrived on the big hit, but the recent additions via the transfer portal look like players that migh...
6-24-24: Mississippi State Continues to Pick Up Recruiting Momentum
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Just over a week ago, Mississippi State only had four commitments in the class of 2025. Today, the Bulldogs are sitting on 16 commitments, with more ...
The T&L Catfish Tour Presented by Superior Catfish: Catfish Cabin
22 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's no place where catfish is king like the Mississippi Delta, and that's where the T&L Catfish Tour finds itself today. Brian Hadad and Robbie F...
6-21-24: Can Mississippi State Thrive as a Developmental Program?
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mississippi State's recruiting class looks like most Bulldog classes of the past, full of three star players the Bulldog coaching staff will have to d...
T&L Talking Football with Bill Bender of The Sporting News
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let's keep getting through the offseason together with another great interview. This time, we welcome Bill Bender of The Sporting News to get a look ...
6-20-24: Mississippi State's Recruiting Momentum Continues to Build
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Commitments continue to roll in for Mississippi State, and the momentum of last weekend is looking to carry into this weekend, where nearly two dozen ...
T&L Opponent Preview: PowerMizzou.com's Jarod Hamilton Previews Missouri
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Missouri is a team with high expectations for 2024, and they'll come to Starkville in November looking to solidify their spot in the College Football ...
SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2024-06-19
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like n...
6-19-24: The Rumblings Always Beat the Heat
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the thermometer continues to rise, and the days to football keep passing by, Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk are here once again to answer your questi...
6-18-24: Can Blake Shapen Duplicate the Numbers of Previous Lebby Quarterbacks?
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every quarterback Jeff Lebby has ever coached has put up elite numbers. Every team he's ever called plays for has had a receiver that put up video ga...
6-17-24: Mississippi State Enjoys a Wild Recruiting Weekend
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mississippi State is normally a school that picks up the recruiting pace in the summer, and the Bulldogs have finally gotten things going for the clas...
T&L Talking Football with 247's Josh Pate
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Class is in session at Pate State University, and we hope you have been taking notes. We stay on the college football trail with Josh Pate, host of L...
T&L Extra: Matt Brown Tells Us What's In The Game for EA College Football 25
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's been over a decade since college football fans were able to start their dynasty on EA's College Football video game, but after years of waiting a...
The T&L Catfish Tour Presented by Superior Catfish: Oby's
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's another trip around the Magnolia State for Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk, as the Summer Catfish is off and running. The guys get to stay home for...
6-13-24: Its Never Too Early to Talk About the Egg Bowl
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
365 days a year, you can feel free to talk about the Egg Bowl. Since we are 12 weeks away from kickoff, the time is now to dive into college football...